Elitegroup H81H3-M4 User Manual V1.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

•Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

DeclarationofConformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference.

•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:

EN 55022

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3

EN 55024

Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

Disturbances in supply systems caused

Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement

EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment

CE marking

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface	i
Brief Introduction	1
Specifications......................................................................................	1
Motherboard Components................................................................	3
Header Pin Definition and Jumper Settings.........................................	4
I/O Ports...............................................................................................	6
Multi-language Quick Installation Guide	7
English..................................................................................................	7
Brazilian Portuguese..........................................................................	9
Hindi....................................................................................................................	11
French......................................................................................................	13
Deutsch................................................................................................	15
Russian................................................................................................	17
Spanish................................................................................................	19
Indonesian.............................................................................................	21
Arabic.......................................................................................................	23
Simplified Chinese...............................................................................	25
Korean......................................................................................................	27

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Brief Introduction

Specifications

	CPU	•	LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel→ CoreTM Family/
			Pentium/Celeron Processors
		Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
	Chipset	•	Intel→ H81 Chipset
	Memory	•	Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
		•	2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 16 GB
		•	Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
	Expansion	•	1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot
	Slots
		•	1 x PCI Express x1 slot
	Storage	•	Supported by Intel→ H81 Express Chipset
			- 2 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s devices, 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices
	Audio	•	VIA VT1705
			- 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec
			- Compliant with HD audio specification
	LAN	•	Realtek RTL8111G Giga LAN(Colay 10/100)
			- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller
			- Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
	Rear Panel I/O	•	1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
		•	1 x HDMI port
		•	1 x VGA port
		•	2 x USB 3.0 ports
		•	1 x RJ45 LAN connector
		•	2 x USB 2.0 ports
		•	1 x Audio port (1x Line in, 1x Line out, 1x Mic_in Rear)
	Internal I/O	•	1 x 24-pin ATX_Power Supply connector
	Connectors &	•	1 x 4-pin ATX12V Power connector
	Headers	•	1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector
		•	1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
		•	2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
		•	2 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		•	2 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connectors
		•	1 x COM header
		•	1 x Case open header
		•	1 x Front panel USB power select jumper
		•	1 x LDC header
		•	1 x Front Panel audio header
		•	1 x Speaker header
		•	1 x ME_UNLOCK header
		•	1 x CLR_CMOS jumper

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System BIOS	•	AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
		- Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4)
		- Supports Hardware Monitor
		- Supports ACPI & DMI
		- Supports Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
		- F7 hot key for boot up devices option
		- Supports Pgup clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
		- Supports Dual Display
		- Supports EZ BIOS
		- Supports Multi-language
		- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
		- Supports LOAD NON DISK UTILITY in BIOS BOOT Page
Form Factor	•	190mm x 170mm

QR Code for the complete manual download on ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw

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Motherboard Components

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL	COMPONENTS
1. CPU Socket	LGA1150 socket
2. CPU_FAN	4-pin CPU cooling fan connector
3. SYS_FAN	3-pin system cooling fan connector
4. DDR3_1~2	240-pin DDR3 Module slots
5. ATX_POWER	Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6. SATA1~2	Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
7. SATA3~4	Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
8. CASE	CASE open header
9. F_USB1~2	Front panel USB 2.0 headers
10. USBPWR_F	Front panel USB power select jumper
11. F_PANEL	Front panel switch/LED header
12. COM	Onboard serial port header
13. LDC	Debug card header
14. SPK	Speaker header
15. PCIEX16	PCI Express slot for graphics interface
16. CLR CMOS	Clear CMOS jumper
17. F_AUDIO	Front panel audio header
18. PCIE1	PCI Express x1 slot
19. ME_UNLOCK	ME unlock header-for factory use only
20. ATX12V	4-pin +12V power connector

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F_PANEL

PIN 1

	MSG LED (+)	PLED
	MSG LED (-)
	Power Switch (+)	PWRBTN
	Power Switch (-)
	Reserved
	Reset Switch (+)	RESET
	Reset Switch (-)
	Hard disk LED (-)	HDLED
	Hard disk LED (+)

F_AUDIO

SENSE1_RETURN

PRESENCE#

AUD_GND

PIN 1

Key

SENSE2_RETURN

PORT 1L						PORT 2L
PORT 1R						SENSE_SEND
	PORT 2R

COM

Serial Input

Data Terminal Ready

Data Set Ready

Clear to Send

PIN 1

Ring Indicator

Request to Send

Ground

Serial Output

Data Carrier Detect

F_USB1~2

PIN 1

Power +5VPower +5V

USB Port A (-)USB Port B (-)

USB Port A (+)USB Port B (+)

GroundGround

Not Connected

LDC

LPC Signal

LPC Signal

LPC Signal

LPC Signal

Ground

PIN 1

Power +3.3V

LPC signal

Reset

Clock

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SPK

Signal

NC

VCC

PIN 1

CPU_FAN

System Ground

Power +12V

Sensor

PWM

1

SYS_FAN

System Ground

Power +12V

CASE

1

Sensor

1

1

2

2

Chassis cover

Chassis cover

is removed

is closed

ME_UNLOCK

UNLOCK

LOCK

CLR_CMOS Jumper

1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR CMOS

1

2

3

Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.

CLR_CMOS

USBPWR_F (Front Panel USB Power Select Jumper)

3

3

2

VCC

2

5VSB

(Default)

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I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse(green)

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard(purple)

Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

3. HDMI Port

You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.

4. VGA Port

Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

5. USB 3.0 Ports

Use the USB 3.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

6. LAN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.

Link LED

LAN LED

Status

Description

Activity LED

OFF

No data

Orange blinking

Active

Link LED

OFF

No link

Green

Link

LAN Port

7. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

8. Line-in(blue)

It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio input.

9. Line-out(lime)

It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.

10. Microphone(pink)

It is used to connect to a microphone.

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Hardware Installation Guide

Installation Steps

Step 1. Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler:

1-1. Pull up the lever away from the	1-2. Rotate and press down the fastener
socket. Align the CPU cut edge with the	of CPU fan to the motherboard through
indented edge of the CPU socket.	holes to install CPU fan into place.
Gently place the CPU into correct
position. Apply an even layer of thermal
grease on the surface of CPU.

English

Step 2. Installation of Memory Modules:

2-1. Unfasten the latches on each side of the DIMM slots.

2-2. Firmly press the DIMM down until it seats correctly. Make sure the slot latches are levered upwards and latch on the edge of the DIMM.

Step 3. Installation of Motherboard:

3-1. Replace the back I/O plate of the case with the I/O shield provided in motherboard’s package.

3-2. Place the motherboard within the case by positioning it into the I/O plate. Secure the motherboard to the case with screws.

Step 4. Installation of an Expansion card:

Remove the metal located on the slot and then insert the expansion card into the slot. Press the card firmly to make sure it is fully inserted into its slot. And then return the screw back to its position.

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